Things to do
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Deep Cliff Golf Course
Nestled in Cupertino, CA, Deep Cliff Golf Course has been my go-to spot for the past few years. This charming 18-hole course features mostly par 3s with a few par 4s sprinkled in, making it especially welcoming for beginners. The course offers scenic views of the surrounding foothills, providing a peaceful backdrop for a relaxing Read more
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Dubai Vacation: Desert Safari
Dubai is located in the Arabian Desert, an extension of the Sahara. Having done dune bashing in the Sahara in Morocco, we decided this time we would simply sit back and savor the experience. Expectations were high when we booked this excursion. I made our reservation with Dubai Desert Safari, which seemed to offer a Read more
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Dubai Vacation: Dubai Mall
Mesmerizing and awe-inspiring are not words one would typically associate with a mall, but there are no words to truly capture the experience of the Dubai Mall, the world’s second-largest shopping center. Attracting over 1.5 billion visitors, it is the most visited building on Earth. Spanning 217 square miles, the mall could fit more than Read more
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Cascal, Mountain View, CA
Cascal in Mountain View is a tapas bar that boasts one of the most exquisite interiors in the Bay Area. Its bewitching ambiance and eclectic menu, offering a fusion of Spanish, Latin American, and Caribbean cuisines, make it a great place for dinner and drinks. We visited Cascal on a warm summer evening. The dishes Read more
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Berkley Chess School, Berkley, CA
It’s time again for an offbeat topic. Thanks to my son’s unbridled passion for chess, I had the pleasure of chaperoning him to a tournament at the Berkeley Chess School. Situated on San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley, the school beckons anyone passing by with its unique chessboard facade. Here, “facade” is indeed a misnomer, for Read more
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Garlic Country Golf, Gilroy CA
If you’re into golf—or even if you’re just a tyro like me—and live in the southern part of the Bay Area, Garlic Country Golf offers a great option for practicing your tee shots or fairway strokes at a reasonable price. There are plenty of golf ranges in the Bay Area, but what keeps me coming Read more
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